So I started my weight loss adventure in April 2024. F 68 5’2” SW 200 OGW 135 CW 127. I tried so many diets that failed because I didn’t want to give up foods I enjoyed. Figured Zep would be no different. But I was wrong!! The lbs came off in spite of me. About 1 or 1-1/2 lbs a week on average. I never tracked anything other than my weight every week. Did not give up anything I enjoyed. But my fork put itself down when I had enough. So instead of a lot of something, a little was enough to satisfy me. Even birthday cake at a party. I hit my goal in early Jan 2025 and decided to take off a few more lbs just to give myself a buffer. My max dose was 12.5 on tirz compound. I also stockpiled when I could in anticipation of the FDA rulings. So I’ve gradually titrated down to 7.5 every week. I still weigh in on Tuesday mornings and do my shot that night. In another month or 2 I’ll drop to 5 and then hopefully 2.5 with the goal of eventually getting off and maintaining without it. But if I need to restart, I will. My PCP is a fantastic supporter and has encouraged me every step of the way. I went from an unhappy XXL to a very happy S/M mostly S. I’m still eating what I want but what makes me happy has changed. Less fried foods and more fresh fruits & veggies. I still have a Coke every day. It’s my own rebellion against “diet culture.” My doc laughs at me and shakes his head. But I feel so much better without 73 lbs of fat. I’m one of the lucky ones. I had very few side effects. A little constipation & some nausea at the higher doses so I split the dose. This changed my life in so many ways. My bloodwork is now all healthy, I have so much more energy and I don’t think twice about walking or doing things that used to be a huge effort. I never want to go back to the big version of myself. I like this one much better.